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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in blended learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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